Can wisdom teeth get cavities?
My dentist told me it's tricky to clean wisdom teeth properly because of their position. I'm trying my best with brushing. I'm worried, do wisdom teeth get cavities easily, even if they aren't fully out?
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8 months ago
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Yes, they can get cavities easily because they are so hard to reach and clean. As a diabetic, I have to be very careful with dental hygiene as tooth decay can affect my overall health, so I had mine extracted.
7 months ago
My wisdom tooth got a cavity that went deep into the root because I couldn't brush it properly. It caused a severe abscess that required emergency dental surgery, so please see a dentist before it gets that bad.
9 months ago
Actually yes, yaar. Brushing them is such a pain because your toothbrush doesn't go all the way back properly, so food gets stuck and causes cavities. Most dentists just suggest removing them anyway.
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8 months ago
It is always safer to get your wisdom teeth checked by a dentist. Because they are at the very back, cavities can develop silently without you realizing, so a professional exam is essential.
4 months ago
I always go to Medanta for my dental checkups, and the doctors there told me that wisdom teeth are highly prone to cavities. You should consult a dentist clearly to see if filling them is an option or if extraction is better.
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Yes, they absolutely can get cavities because they are very difficult to keep clean. Best to get them checked by a dentist.